CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 10th MARCH 2026 – MEETING No: 1531

 “RE-BOOT”

 

Venue – The Concord 

Call to Order: John H. [For S@A Dilani B].

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Dilani B, Rumi M, Alex T, Eyza K, Brendan D.

Visitor Introductions: Roberto B, Maria O, Ashveer S, Thilini J. 

Reading of the Club: Roozy K.

Grammarian (WOD): Senthil J. – [ELEQUENCE] [FIRST]

Ice Breaker: “Share with us something you have had on hold and plan to ‘re-boot’ in the near future”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Mario G.

Prepared Speech 1: Grace L. [PM 1:1 – Ice Breaker] 
“Choosing Courage”  [FIRST]
Prepared Speech 2: Roozy K. [PM 1:1 – Ice Breaker] 
“Small Steps, Big Changes”  [FIRST]

Prepared Speech 3: Luz R. [DL 1:2] Write a Speech with Purpose.
“About Kindness”.

Evaluation 1: Gowri S.

Evaluation 2: Sri A.

Evaluation 3: John H.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – John H. [For S@A Dilani]

Chairman Two: Alex L.

Toast: John H. – “Stepping Up” 

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Sri A. (Contest Topics) 

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Luz R.

Evaluator Even Speakers – John H.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: NA.

Book, Film, Food Review: NA.

 

Grammarian Report: Senthil J. [FIRST].

Ums & Ahs Report: Luz R.

Big Ears: Grace L.

Timers Report: Senthil J. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: Mario G.

Visitor Feedback: Roberto B, Maria O, Ashveer S, Thilini J.

Planning Forward: John H. 

·      Congratulate Sri A on winning both International and Evaluation Contests at Lachlan Division

·      Club Semi-Annual Dues by 30^th March

·      District 70 Conference – 1^st – 3^rd May 2026 – Concord West in all 4 Contests

·      Mentoring Program update by 1^st April 2026  

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.

 

Coming Up:

NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 24th March 2026

LACHLAN DIVISION INTERNATIONAL & EVALUATION CONTEST – SUNDAY 8th MARCH 2026

 LACHLAN DIVISION 

INTERNATIONAL & EVALUATION CONTEST

Penshurst RSL

Concord West Toastmasters was brilliantly represented in a quality field in both Contests by Club Member Sri Annaswamy at the final Lachlan Division Contest.

Sri was supported by Club President Mario and VPE John.

Sri goes on represent, Lachlan Division, Area 6 and Concord West Toastmasters at the upcoming District 70 Finals at the District 70 Conference in May.

Sri will be competing at the Gala Dinner in the International Contest on 

Saturday 2nd May.

And at the Sunday Lunch in the Evaluation Contest on Sunday 3rd May 2026.

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 3rd MARCH 2026 – MEETING No: 1530

SCREEN TIME

 

Venue – Zoom 

Call to Order: John H. [For S@A Dilani B].

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Gowri S.

Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Sri A, Kelly Z, Harini S, Aurora D, Moji A, Grace L, Brendan D, Roozy K, Dilani B, Rumi M.

Visitor Introductions: NIL.

Reading of the Club: Luz R.

Grammarian (WOD): Luz RS. – [PHUBBING]

Ice Breaker: “Share your impression of either the positives or negatives of Screen Time in all forms”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Eyza K.

Prepared Speech 1: John H. [Educational] “Pathways Workshop”
Evaluation: NA.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – John H. [For S@A Dilani]

Chairman Two: Eyza K.

Toast: Luz R. – “The Balance of the Use of Screens” 

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Mario G. (On Theme) 

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Alex L.

Evaluator Even Speakers – John H.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Eyza K. “The Creative Act – A Way of Being” Book by Rick Rubin

Book, Film, Food Review: NA

 

Grammarian Report: Luz R.

Ums & Ahs Report: NA.

Big Ears: Alex L.

Timers Report: Luz R.

Meeting Overview: Gowri S.

Visitor Feedback: Amanda N.

Planning Forward: John H.  

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.

 

Coming Up:

Lachlan Division International and Evaluation Contest

Penshurst RSL – Penshurst

NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 10^th March 2026